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Monday, April 22, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Early Childhood Development Expert to Answer Questions Thursday

Patch is teaming up with Dr. Deb Moberly, early childhood development expert and founder of U-City based Children 1st, this week to get all of your questions answered.

Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about raising toddlers, education, parenting and more. That's why this week, we are teaming up with Dr. Deb Moberly, early childhood development expert, this week to get all of your questions answered. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro," Dr. Moberly will answer readers' questions in the comment section of the Patch sites on Thursday, April 25.   Get your questions ready and look for the Patch Pro article that is published on Thursday morning. Check out Dr. Moberly's Patch blogs by clicking here. More about Dr. Deb Moberly: Deb Moberly, Ph. D., a former Associate Professor and Early Childhood Coordinator in the Division of Teaching and Learning at the University of …

PaulRevere

12:34 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2013

Deb: At what age should parents stop playing "Mother may I".   more ›

Saturday, April 20, 2013

House Hunt: Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Maryland Heights and Nearby

Patch has a round up of homes on the market in St. Louis and St. Charles counties.

Patch goes on a hunt for homes for sale in the area every week. This week, we’re spotlighting homes up for sale that are up for foreclosure. Click the links below to view photos of each house compliments AOL Real Estate. Maryland Heights/St. Ann Hazelwood Florissant  St. Peters St. Charles O'Fallon Wentzville  

Friday, April 19, 2013

Parkway North Grad, Navy SEAL Named Time's 100 Most Influential

Parkway North graduate and Navy SEAL Eric Greitens was just named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2013.

Eric Greitens, a 1992 graduate of Parkway North High School is getting more national recognition for the work he has done since his time spent as a Navy SEAL.  He's been named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for 2013. "Eric Greitens, one of the most remarkable young men I have ever encountered, founded and runs The Mission Continues, which supports veterans and their families," retired Admiral and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen wrote for the magazine. (Read the Time Magazine article on Eric Greitens.) As previously reported by Patch, Greitens is also a best selling author who has spent time as a motivational speaker. He has also visited local schools speaking with students.

Ask the Patch Pro: MoDOT Answers Your Questions Friday

MoDOT expert Linda Wilson Horn is waiting in the comments to answer your traffic and road questions in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro today.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week, Patch teamed up with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to answer your road, construction and traffic questions.  MoDOT Community Relations Coordinator Linda Wilson Horn has agreed to help us out this week. She will be online answering questions from 1-3:30 p.m. on Friday.  Have a question? Ask below!

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Jordan Lanham

5:33 pm on Friday, April 19, 2013

Thanks for your help today Linda! Have a great weekend!   more ›

Monday, April 15, 2013

Schnucks Releases List of Stores Impacted by Debit, Credit Card Security Breach

Schnuck says approximately 2.4 million credit and debit cards used at 79 stores may have been compromised. Check out the list of stores and the latest on the security breach investigation.

Monday morning, Schnucks released its list of St. Louis area stores that were impacted by the recent security breach. As a result of that breach, Schnucks customers across the St. Louis area have found fraudulent charges on their debit and cards. The Schnucks stores on the list (which can be found in the PDF portion of this article along with a timeline issued by Schnucks) are located in a number of Patches throughout St. Louis, St. Charles and surrounding counties. Schnuck says approximately 2.4 million credit and debit cards used at 79 may have been compromised between December and March. The company also says the card number and expiration date may have been accessed, but not the cardholder’s name or address. Schnucks has also set up a …

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Kim

5:08 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013

When we went to the bank today to have new cards issued they told us a similar story - that Schnucks' security measures were seriously outdated.   more ›

Saturday, April 13, 2013

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Maryland Heights and Nearby Under $200,000

Patch has a round up of homes on the market in St. Louis and St. Charles counties.

Patch goes on a hunt for homes for sale in the area every week. This week, we’re spotlighting homes up for sale that cost less than $200,000. Click the links below to view photos of each house compliments AOL Real Estate. Maryland Heights Hazelwood Florissant  St. Peters St. Charles O'Fallon Wentzville

Friday, April 12, 2013

Tornado Updates

Hazelwood Editor Survives Tornado: 'I Never Got a Chance to Pray'

Hazelwood Patch Editor Candace Jarrett reflects on experiencing the EF2 tornado that ripped through Hazelwood Wednesday. Where were you when the sudden storm hit?

As I wrap up my almost 24-hour work day, I'm finally able to sit back and think about the fact I survived a tornado on Wednesday. You always look at media coverage and movies where natural disasters happen, and I don't know about you, but I've asked myself time after time: "What would I do if I were in that situation?" First, I would pray to the good Lord above. Second, I would whip out my camera and go into journalist mode. Third, when all the chaos was over, I would ensure my family was OK. When it happens, plans go out the window, kind of like when you deliver a baby. As I drove down Howdershell Road Wednesday night, slowing to a halt near Lynn Haven Lane because of heavy rains, I can't tell you much about what happened because I was in…

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Candace Jarrett

2:13 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

Thanks Rick. I'm glad to hear your are doing okay also. I haven't seen you on here lately. They always see pets and babies can sense these sort of things.   more ›

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Experts Answer Your Spring Gardening Questions

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about gardening. Patch wants to help you get your questions answered, but we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:

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Colleen

11:18 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013

You are so welcome, Laura. I think we could do more than you think without spending anything. I know of some resources, such as where to get free mulch, compost, etc., which, with a few nice plants, could probably get your soil in good condition and look good too. Sometimes less is more. A west facing home is something I would love, as I tend to love things that bloom. Most plants bloom better …   more ›

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Gambling Resumes at Hollywood Casino After Weekend Computer Glitch

The Maryland Heights gaming establishment had to close for about 8 hours on Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Hollywood Casino reopened its gambling floor Sunday morning after a computer glitch forced guests to leave the premises. "Due to a surveillance system issue state regulations required us to close the casino," a statement read on the casino's Facebook page. "We are working on a resolution and hope to open the Rodeo side of the casino shortly. "We apologize for any inconvenience." On Saturday gamblers had to exit the gambling floor a little past 11 p.m. The casino Facebook page said it is law for patrons to be asked to leave during a security breech. The company posted it was again open for business Sunday morning before 7 a.m. Patrons didn't appear too upset with the loss in gambling time on the Hollywood Casino Facebook page. Michael …

Retail Store Supplier Opening Bridgeton Location

Store Supply Warehouse will join the ranks of other warehouses on Enterprise Way.

Store Supply is set to lease 86,000 square feet of space at 12949 Enterprise Way in Bridgeton. According to CoStarGroup, the company will expand into a minimum of 90,250 square feet at some point. Store Supply is a wholesaler of store fixtures, and small retailer supplies including store display cases, shelving, display racks, shopping bags, boxes and mannequins. The 483,000 sq.ft. warehouse building is the former Crane Manufacturing building.

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